Trades Assistant, Structural Integrity | Cloudbreak | 14/14 FIFO

About the Role

Fortescue's Cloudbreak iron ore mine in the Pilbara needs a Trades Assistant for its Structural Integrity team. The roster is 14 days on and 14 days off, FIFO from Perth, Busselton, Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Fitzroy Crossing or Kununurra. You will support fabricators and maintenance crews with structural repairs and remediation across the fixed plant. Fortescue may close applications early.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist fabricators and tradespeople with structural maintenance and repairs
• Support remediation work on fixed plant and related infrastructure
• Set up work areas, materials and tools for planned maintenance
• Help remove, install and replace structural components
• Grind, clean and prepare steel and structural parts
• Support lifting, rigging and material handling within your competency
• Keep work areas tidy and follow isolation and safe work procedures

About You

• Trades assistant experience in mining, fixed plant, construction or heavy industry
• Exposure to structural steel, fabrication or fixed plant maintenance is highly regarded
• Experience around conveyors, crushers and chutes is a plus
• Confident with hand and power tools
• EWP, working at heights or forklift tickets are an advantage
• A current Australian driver's licence

What's on Offer

• 14/14 roster
• FIFO from Perth or one of six regional towns
• A place in an experienced fixed plant maintenance team
• The chance to build your skills on one of the Pilbara's major iron ore operations

About Fortescue

Fortescue is an iron ore producer and green technology company with mines across the Pilbara, working to decarbonise its operations.

Apply directly on Fortescue's careers site using the apply link on this listing.